The Queen hosts a reception to mark the final international match at Råsunda Stadium

Motiv: The Queen and The Crown Princess Couple with some of the Brazilian players from the World Cup Final played at Råsunda in 1958. Photo: royalcourt.se

On Wednesday 15 August, The Queen hosted a reception at the Royal Palace of Stockholm to mark the final international match at Råsunda Stadium, between Sweden and Brazil.

The Crown Princess Couple also attended the reception. The guests included former Brazilian and Swedish football players, as well as representatives from the Swedish Government, the Swedish Parliament, Swedish industry and the World Childhood Foundation. After the reception, The Queen made her way to Råsunda to watch the evening's match.